Kazakhstan set to receive Russian Su-57 fighter jets within two years: Reports
Kazakhstan is reportedly set to acquire Russian Su-57 fifth-generation fighter jets within the next two years to modernize its air force. This move would make Kazakhstan the second former Soviet republic to operate such aircraft, signaling a shift in regional military procurement.
Why it matters
The acquisition reflects the evolving geopolitical landscape of Central Asian defense procurement and the influence of Russian military technology in the region.
Kazakhstan is expected to receive its first Russian Su-57 fifth-generation fighter jets within the next two years, according to multiple Kazakh and Russian reports, marking a major step in the country's air force modernisation.The reports, cited by Military Watch Magazine, indicate that Kazakhstan may have already placed orders for the Russian aircraft following confirmation in 2025 that several countries had ordered the Su-57.Kazakhstan's Air Defence Forces currently operate combat aircraft of Soviet and Russian origin, and the reported acquisition would introduce fifth-generation fighters into its fleet for the first time.The specific aircraft type has not been confirmed by most sources.
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